Franziska Preuß Poised to Retain Biathlon World Cup Lead at Ruhpolding

Despite recent setbacks, Preuß remains a strong favorite as she competes in her hometown, while Norway's Sörum dominates the men's race.

Franziska Preuß, leading the overall Biathlon World Cup standings, is set to compete in Ruhpolding's women's individual event on Thursday with a 116-point advantage.
Biathlon legend Ole Einar Björndalen has expressed confidence in Preuß's ability to secure the overall title this season, calling her performance 'top-notch.'
Preuß aims to rebound after her six-podium streak ended last week in Oberhof, emphasizing her determination to perform well in front of a home crowd.
In the men's 20km individual event, Norway's Vebjörn Sörum claimed victory with a flawless shooting performance, beating France's Emilien Claude and Latvia's Andrejs Rastorgujevs.
Germany's Justus Strelow finished 11th as the top German athlete in the men's race, while other German competitors struggled to make an impact.